November 7, 2017
Attendees: Jessy Maggard, Stuart Ulferts, Ari Willey, Holly Wood, Dani Reich, Deidre Clark, Valenta Hoffman, Amy Sabens, Kendra Wiegand, Jenn Anderson, Sue Hackmiller, Michael Dinga
Welcome/Introductions
Recording Secretary, Deidre Clark
Minutes from last meeting on October 2, 2017 were approved. Stuart moved to approve the minutes. Motion seconded, and approved.
Guest Speaker, Michael Dinga
Oldham County Community Scholarships (OCCS)
– OCCS works with sponsors that donate money for high school senior scholarships. Michael gave an overview of their program and thanked the PTA for continuing to sponsor a $500 scholarship each year.
A Message from our Principal, Sue Hackmiller
– Close to hiring a teacher for an additional related arts class for grades 3, 4, and 5
– Enrollment increased a little after fall break; 7 new kids enrolled
– A new husky mascot is being introduced
– 7 habits banners to go outside and at Monday Morning meetings
– Playground addition still on track
President, Jessy Maggard
Review our HES donations
– $4908 from Hustle given
– $957 from Harvest Auctions given
Bikes or Bust
– Opportunity to participate in Bikes or Bust this year was discussed
– Too late to start collecting money for this year
– Stuart moved to approve for PTA to buy 2 bikes to donate to the Bikes or Bust program this year, price to be determined. Motion was seconded and approved.
The Shed Clean Up, Complete
Upcoming Skate Party, Volunteers – coming up next week; will need volunteers for cash box
Online Spirit Wear Shop – everything on inventory currently to be included; purchase online and pick up at skating party
Auctions – New Online Set Up – coming up at Donuts for Santa
– to test out “bidding owl”
Reflections, Review
-19 entries will move on from HES to the district level
Directory, Complete
-went home in last week’s Wednesday folders
-extras are available in the office for $5 for those interested
Membership & Directory, online options for next year -researching options to offer an online ordering system for both of these
Class Holiday Parties, December 15
PTA Discussion -PTA vs PTO, more information to come after Friday’s council meeting
-overall we want to know the pros and cons of both sides
Teacher Events
-these typically start in December
-so far only heard back from related arts that there is an interest, following up to see if other grade levels will be doing them this year
Treasurer’s Report, Holly Wood
-Stuart moved to approve the 2017-2018 Harmony PTA Budget 11.4. Motion was seconded and approved.
Committee Reports Red Ribbon Week, Stuart Ulferts – It was easy and fun. Jennifer Johnson is one of 14 female Ky State Troopers (out of 1,400) and I couldn’t pass-up the opportunity to have her visit our school. She looks and acts the part and did a great job. We handed out 675 ribbons in the Cafeteria during two hours of lunch. The children seemed genuinely happy to see her.
Donuts with Santa, Lauren Rhoten presented by Jessy Maggard
-Pre-Sales to start November 16
– We will collect for the Bread of Life food pantry
– Sensory friendly craft room will be set up
-Everything is lined up, and final purchases are being made
-Volunteer sign up will go out next week
-We will have vendors and silent auction again
Playground, Kendra Wiegand
– Bricks for playground to be installed over Thanksgiving
Open Floor Discussion
Announcements/Upcoming Events
Family Fun Night, Skating Party, November 16 from 5-7:30 at Champs
Our next meeting is a board meeting. Tuesday, December 5 at 7:00pm in the HES cafeteria and will be a cookie exchange
Donuts with Santa, December 9 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
Next Newsletter – December 13th
Dine to Donate Blaze, December 19